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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
Explosion of a Bird.

Newton Tabor was digging well at
Pilot Point, Tex. To blast out the rock
ne used dynamate enclosed in small
metallic capsules. In the course OF his
operations he deposited an open box Of
these dangerous capsules at the foot OF
a tree near where he was working. A
ladder leaning against the tree reached
up TO mockingbird's nest containing g
young brood. HIS ten-year-old son,
Dick, with a couple of the capsules in
his hand, ascended ;he ladder, and dis.
covering the young birds with disgended
mouths, boy-like dropped the capsules,
one at time, in one birds mouth.
They forthwith disappeared in the birds
craw. This rendered the bird uncon-
Portable, and in struggle for relief it
fell from the nest. Upon striking the
ground an explosion occurred which
tore up the earth, dumped a quantity
Of the loose dirt and the fragments Of
rock piled around into the well. and
came near killing Mr.. Tabor, who was
working down below. The boy fell
from the ladder and was badly hurt,
suffering the fracture of some bones.
This shows what boy will do when be
gets a chance.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
4 Stream OF Logs,

Homestake mine, near Deadwood, has
railroad twenty-five miles long to the
piner:es where fuel is obtained, and The
road ends at the Top of high bill Just
above the mill. Here the wood Is
dumped into chute made of heavy logs
lined with iron. The logs descend with
tremendous velocity and on reaching the
mouth of the chute leap out into the
air, pass over the mill, and land some
25O feet from the foot of the bluff. For
hours perfect stream Of logs passes
over the heads of the men at work be-
low, and TO a newcomer it seems sufi.
ciently dangerous, but no accident ever
occurred and one soon gets over the
nervous feeling. Five thousand cords Of
wood are piled at time by this arrange
mert, which saves tens of thousands Of
dollars annually to the company, dispos.
ing of $1,000 cords a year without any
cost for piling.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
4 Parrot that Prays.

y family living on Reed street. above
Fourth, is the owner of a pretty poll
parrot that has already conclusively
shown the evidence of early religious
training The bird is an unusually
bright one, and it salutes the members
of the family every morning with q
regularity that is as interesting as it is
remarkable. st. Alphonsus' German
Catholic Church, on the southwest
corner of Reed and Fourth streets, Is
provided with set of chimes. which, be-
sides ringing on every Sunday and holy
day, ring out the "Angelus'' every
evening. This is for the purpose of re-
min6ing pious Catholics who live with
in the sound of the bells Of a little
prayer that is TO be recited at that time
of the day. Recently one of the little
girls of the house began to call the at
tention of the parrot to the ringing of
the chimes. The bird was a careful
observer, and attentively watched the
little one recite the prayer. Suddenly,
one evening. as the bell rang out. the
parrot jumped from his perch to the
bottom OF its cage, and assuming a
reverent position, bowed its head and
mumbled the first few words of the
prayer. Since that time, it is claimed,
the parrot is as regular and attentive to
its daily prayers az any member or the
family.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
Four Morals.

Here is the French story with four
distinct morals: Four flies were 10
search of a breakfast. One found some
jelly and regaled himself. The Jelly
was not genuine and the fly turned upon
his back. The second fly see;rg the
fate of his friend, resolved to eat plain
bread. But there was so much alum
n the bread that he, too, turned over
and breathed his last. The third fy
attacked glass of beer, but the aloes
laid him out cold. The fourth fly, see
ing that everything estable was tampsr-
ed with, resolved to commit. suicide.
He found some German fY-paper on
which was inscribed Death to flies"
He partook freely, but the more be ate
the better he felt. He stuck 10 the ay-
paper and lived to a good.old age.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
Rich and Miserable.


The death recently of Thomas Foster,
of Shamong township, Burlington coun-
ty, n. S., furnishes the people of Mount
Holly aud neigboring villages something
further to wonder at and discuss says
the New York World. Foster was
seventy years old, and was known to his
Deighbors as THE Herm;. of The Pines. "
For fifty years be hid lived alone in the
primitive little log house in which he
died, and for great part of the time
was known to be niser. Hence little
surprise was manifested by those who
found in an old chest 10 Lis cabin bills
and gold and silver coins to a large
amount.
When Foster. then a prepossessing
youth of twenty, appeared in Shsmong
township ilf century ago and took up
his abode in the little cabin with dogs
and books, the people wondered. He
possessed an excellent scholastic educa-
tion and polished manners, and soon had
many friends among hisrural neighbors.
Why he had fled from cities and buried
himself in that ouL-of-the-way place he
never told, bat little by little story
was woven for him, in which the time
worn motive of disappointed love was
made to ii. his case. and he ceased to be
an object of interest. Then it came to
be noised about that Foster was miseT.
The country people fell away from him,
and he secluded himself more and more
until he was almost forgotten. Sur
rounded by his dogs, his mind buried in
his books, with which the cabin was
plentifully supplied, days would some
times pass without his stirring abroad
The bowling OF dog attracted some
farmers to the little log hut, and there
they found the hermit dangerously i'll.
Accordingly the overseer of the poor of
Medford visited the cabin for the pur-
pose of remoying the old man to the
almshouse.
Take me TO the almshouse ?'' he
almost shouted. 'NeverI 1 have
money to pay for taking care of me
here. and here are the keys to that
chest. Open it and you will fad what
l say Is true"
When :he the chest was opened, sure
enough there was the money as he had
said. The gold was neatly packed away
in little Gags. The notes were crisp
and clean, though o: the issue Of old
State concerns long since become nation
al banks. Foster obstinately reflsed TO
have nurse, saying The nurse would
eat SO much" just before the end
came he raised himself on his elbow,
motioned convulsively toward the old
chest and fell back dead. The cabin
and the miser's effects were taken in
charge by the authorities. It is thought
that there may be more money secreted
about the old structure.
An effort will De made 20 find his rel
atives in Philadelphia, from which city
it is said he came to the pines.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
Superstitions About Marriage.

Three young society Indies whose
wedding had been announced to take
place within the past fortnight were
obliged to have the proposed ceremony
indefinitely postponed on account of
their illness. Ii is no wonder that many
young ladies become III as the great day
for them draws near, as tine amount of
work they have to do in preparing for
the event is enonPh to wear them out
entirely. The worry and bother of
dressmaking ard constant shopping and
the incidental excitement might pIos-
trate a delicate bride. Just think of
the dresses the young woman of moder-
ate. ideas generally starts off with Of
course, there's the wedding gown. then
the travelling frock for ths tour, and.
Say four morning dresses, with like
number OF tea gowns and reception
toilets then house dresses and two
tailor made walking suits with one
slightly more elaborate for special oc-
casions. This is only a part of the out
fit, for undergarments, household linen
and the thousand and one etceteras
must be prepared.
As the fall is the rushing season in
the marriage mart, it is well 10 recall
one or two interesting superstitions that
were religiously noted in the time of
our grandmothers. In the first place.
according 20 an ancient and reliable
chronicle, there are thiTty-two DAYS in
the year that are especially unlucky for
marriages and Journeys. They are as
follows: January l. ,, 1, 3, :. 10 and u
February q, Z and s; April and II 4;
May 3, 6 and Z /; October 7; November
l5 and l6, and December Is, l6 and II
Everybody knows that Friday is the
most unlucky day for a wedding, while
"Wednesday and Thursday are the luck
lest. Our grandmother believed that IL
was most unfortunate thing if the
the bride, aftec finishing her toilet and
leaving her looking glass, should turn
around again for last glance at her
self. 1t was also bad for her 10 see the
man she was about to marry after dress
ing and before the time had come for
the ceremony.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
Saving seed Corn.

The Importance Of saving seed corn
by careful selection has been preached
from time To time out OF date, and re-
peated experiment has proven the neces-
siiy for care in the storing Of the corn
selected for seed. In sections where
short seasons prevail early varieties are
desirable. hence earliness ought to be
promoted even in sorts already early by
selecting such from stalks that first
ripen their ears. The Importance of
choosing faIr-9ized, well-deyeloped ears,
taken from stalks which bore AT least
two ears, Is apparent TO every one who
tas given the subject any thought
In the selection of seed corn too much
care cannot be exercised In keeping a
well established and desirable variety
pure. IL should be borne N mind that
two sorts growing within a quarter OF a
mile OF one another are liable to mix,
hence 1t is not wise to save seed from
such corn.
There does NOT appear to be any safer,
easier or better mode of saving corr Cor
seed than the old-Iime one of pulling
back and braiding the husk5 of twerty
or more ears together, and then hang
ing these braided strands from ths raft
ers of corn or smoke house, the attic,
or any other dry place. The coru must
be kept dry and out of the reach of rats
and mice. Il is wise plan to select
only the perfectly matured ears for seed:
these dry more quickly and are not so
likely to mold. Not few farmers al
ways plan to hang their seed corn be-
tween the rafteIs of their somke houses.
believing that, IN addition TO the Dry
atmosphere there found, the smoke
that permeates the kernels acts as a
preventive TO insec: pests after the seed
is planted.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
The Bustle in a New Role.

How that important part of the fan.
nine wardrobe known as a hustle ssr-.,
as life preserver for a young lady g.
recent encounter with a mad bnI,
thus related by the Haywards lco,1
Journal: '
We don't think history has recora,,
a more singular escape from death d.
occurred in Redwood Canyon last w.,
The male sex, who are an unfeehD, ~,
taken altogether, haye severely -
cised bustIes. which are a most inn.
ant part of the female wardrobe >,
after reading this thrilling enis,s'
forever hold their peace" A bsrs
some young lady of sweet seyen,...
arrived from Arizona a couple o. wsoL.
ago and spent very pleasant visit va,l
friends in the above named cam
One evening when the head of the e.
lily was away the milking natursm-
fell on the female portion of the b,,s.
hold. The Arizona fair one ar a..
offered to do her share, but the oa-'
protested. The protest was of M o.,
however, and shortly afterward -,
started for the corral, pail in hand
typical Maud Muller. The youpg -
was just in the act of milking 'wbs,
ferocious bull spied her and at o.
started on the warpath. It was a cris
cal position, and, as The bull csr.
charging at her with lowered horns "a
blood in his eye, the young lady quis,lr
dropped on the ground, face downVa,5
and lay as still as death. This ma,
9uVre was something new for the bpu
and be was moment nonplussed. nm.
be soon recovered from his surprise ana
made for the prostrate maiden, and had
1t not been for that hustle that vonr,
lady never would have lived to tell tbis
exciting experience. The bull g9ras
that tenderly framed air castle, called
hustle, until il gave way and he 70
tired with the trophy. The aunt saw
the charge and was about to run in "a
assist when the brave girl called out 70
Keep back UT else both would be killed
AS it turned out, the bull, after inyes.
tigating the hustle, concluded that be
had made slight mistake ani retired
from the battle. Had the young LADY
started to run The bull would very ike
y have soon overtaken and killed her.
Hereafter all young ladies should have
an extra hustle in reserve when they 20
into the country end play the milkmaid
act.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
HeIp 10 Mothers nursing.

Mothers who have the care and draught
OF nursing infants need the aid OF strength
ening tonic 10 make up the nouri,hment
required for tie growth Of the child. Ale,
porter and lager beer has often been recon-
mended. OF late, since physicians have be-
come aware uhat the Port Wine produced
by Alfred SpeeI, of Passaic. y. j., Is strict
ly pure, they have prescribed IL instead OF
ate or porter, rs beng more blood making.
This wine IS principally sought Tor by
mCtleiS who have nursing Infants at the
breast, as the best supplying medium 10 be
found. The wine Is rich IL BODY and not
intONicant but gently stimulating and makes
good blood. Druggists generally keep il.
aud sell IL Ter a dOiIsTa bottle. -EuqUiTer.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
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IL is Well TO Remember.

That economy is a great re venue.
That not every one who oances is
glad.
That is it as natural to die as to be
born.
That the road is never long to a
friends house.
That We have all forgotten more than
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That busy lives, like busy waters. are
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That labor disgraces DO man, while
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That the strongest men are often the
most tender hearted.
That life is too shoIt to be spent in
minding other peoples business.
That he who buys bath need Of a
hundred eyes, and he who sells hath
enough of one.
That inclination never wants an
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a dozen others at hand
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23
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Kicking rom, OF Dutch Flat.

In the early days of Dutch Flat a
large boned and gigantic Indianian was
/ known to his rough but kindly associ-
I ates as Kicking Tom" He had won
/ the nickname by reason of The terrific
/ force with which he could launch his
great sinewy foot against an opposing
object. He was, beside, as 1.-THE and
springy as panther. In those days
men were not very particular about the
character OF their amusements, al
though nothing mean or underhanded
ever took place among them. Their
rough courtesy was genuine and hearty,
and they were as brave as Norman bar
ons or Paladins of France.
One day a miner brought into camp a
Mexican burro, which, when excited,
would attack man or beast with despeT-
ale fury. Several mountain ponies had
been kicked to death by him, and more
than one had nearly lost his life by the
savage heels of The brute. So exciting
achievements that they became the
subject of universal conversation and
inquiry among the miners. Sitting in
their cabius. they spun wonderful tales
of what he had done and was capable Of
doing.
HE is the liYest kicker in the world"
said one.
You are right, old man. That
beast can kick the hair off a mans
head without touching the skin," re-
piled one of his companions.
This was touching Tom in a tender
place, and after a moments reflection
he spoke up with the remark ''He
can't out-kick me" The observation
was received by the group in amazed
silence.
Lord, Tom Why, he'd make mince-
meat of you in a minute"
Would he ?'' replied the athletic In
dianian. Then he can have the
chance. I'm ready TO kick for 500,
and may the best man win.'
Promptly at the appointed hour
every inhabitant of Dutch Flat was as
embed in little level spot just outside
the limits OF the camp. The preliDi-
naries were soon arranged and the fight
began. The beast seemed to take in
the situation at glance, and laying
back his ears he watched his wiry oppO-
nent with angry eyes. Suddenly Tom
leaped forward and landed a terrific
kick squarely on the junction of the
neck and head. The brute reeIed be-
fore the force of the blow, but recover
ing on the instant he wheeled and
launched both heels at his antagonist
The man leaped aside. and as quick as
as lightning responded with another
fearful kick on the burro's neck. And
so the conflict ragged. Sometimes the
jack would get in a savage blow on his
opponent, but oftener the man had the
best of it, and at last putting forth all
his wonderful strength he landed a
kick witE the fury and irresistible fOrce
OF pile-driver on the jacks neck,
which had been his objective Loint from
the beginning. The beast reeled back,
and with convulsive culver fell over
dead. Tom was terribly bruised, bus
no bones were broken, and in a few days
he was as spry as ever.
The miners next day gave the ''jack
a regular funeral. Amid the pomp and
circumstance of the camp he was laid
to rest underneath the sod of the val
ley, and local poet thus canoniz=d his
memory:
Lay his waxeE hoofs together,
Fold back his long and spreading ears,
For he has gone 20 blend his geehaw
With the music of The snheres
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23

ENGLISH religions papers are again
protesting against the over decoration
of churches at harvest home festivals
At recent festival in a Lancashire
church the sacred edidce was about ill
ed WIKI sacks OF p0tatoes and great
quantities of beets, turuips, carrots.
apples, pears, tomatoes and huge yege--
table marrows. Altogether 1t looked
more like green grocer's shop than d
church.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23

THE advice we have to offer to young
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keep at a safe distance from hairdress-
ing rooms and drug shops, where are
sold oils, alkaline substances, alcohohc
etc. for use upon the han.
They are all pernicious, and will do 20"
harm
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-12-23

JUMPING Doc, the Indian who lIe@
the ChaYenne Agency a few days ago.
was captured on thursday night ~
Pierre, Oak. Next morning he attacA'
ed his guards and stabbed two OF them
10 death with a pair OF shears and theS
committed suicide.
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